Growing Pains
By Peter Foley (Registered Podiatrist) Growing pains are a common complaint of young patients, with a recent Australian study estimating between 35 and 40% of children aged 4-6 years are affected. Older children may also be affected at any age up to the completion of puberty. What are Growing pains? Growing pains are typified by […]
Does your child walk with “duck feet”? They may have a Tarsal Coalition
Painful ankles, unusual stiff walking, inability to stand on outside borders of the feet? These can all be possible signs of a tarsal coalition. Tarsal coalitions are an infrequent but often mis-diagnosed cause of foot pain. What are Tarsal Coalitions? Coalitions are connections between the tarsal (rearfoot) bones that are not seen in the majority of the […]
Shockwave Therapy for Hamstring Tightness
Chronic Hamstring Tightness: Can Shockwave Therapy Help? Chronically tight hamstrings are a common issue that can restrict mobility, reduce athletic performance, and increase the risk of injury. At Spine Sport Feet, we use evidence-based therapies such as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) to relieve hamstring tightness, restore flexibility, and support long-term recovery—especially when combined with a […]
Shin Splints (Medial tibial stress syndrome)
By Peter Foley (Registered Podiatrist) What are Shin Splints? Shin splints, stress fractures of the tibia or Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)* is one of the more commonly reported injuries in footballers, especially in those who cross train with running. MTTS describes a condition of pain at the join between muscle and bone at the […]